E220 Astrophysics Improv and the Owl Queen

Did you want to learn science from someone who just learned it yesterday? Well, welcome to episode 220 in which we do our best to understand multiverses, black holes and spaghettification (which we promise is a real term) all because Em researched the wrong topic. But as space lovers we were enthralled with the Back Door Theory, because honestly the idea of being torn apart atom by atom is just as scary as any cryptid. Em promises to bring you the Back Rooms Theory (also not the Back Woods Theory) next week. Then Christine pays homage to early pandemic binge watching trends with the story of Joe Exotic, his escalating rivalry with fellow big cat lover Carole Baskin and a murder-for-hire ploy that's only the tip of this chaotic iceberg. Christine also gets to practice her dramatic lyric reading skills... and that's why we drink! Please consider supporting the companies that support us! Go to reliefband.com and use promo code DRINK to receive 20% off plus free shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee! Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/DRINKFor a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members a free Essentials Bundle in their first box– That’s 3 lbs of chicken breast, 2 lbs of pork chops, and 2 lbs of ground beef all for FREE in your first box! Just go to ButcherBox.com/ATWWDUse coupon code DRINK for $10 off your first FabFitFun box at www.fabfitfun.comSimply visit athleticgreens.com/DRINK and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at Helix Sleep.com/DRINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices